Eugene German had 21 points for the Huskies (15-11, 8-5). Lacey James added 13 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. Noah McCarty had seven rebounds.

The RedHawks leveled the season series against the Huskies with the win. Northern Illinois defeated Miami (Ohio) 70-55 on Feb. 1. Miami (Ohio) takes on Akron on the road next Saturday. Northern Illinois plays Central Michigan at home next Saturday.